The Cinema Society drew a star-studded crowd for a special screening of “Seraphim Falls,” a film by director David Von Ancken which stars Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan. Both actors and the director were on hand for the screening at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, as well as the dinner that followed in the Penthouse of the Soho Grand Hotel.

Cinema Society founder Andrew Saffir hosted the evening.  Among the guests viewing the taut and riveting Western were: Natasha Richardson, Lauren Bacall, Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Moby, Erika Christensen, Kim Cattrall,  Mamie Gummer, Carol Alt, Cari Modine, Carson Kressley, Paz de la Huerta, Ben Shenkman, Meredith Ostrom (“Factory Girl”), Neil Burger, Christine Schwarzman, Nina Griscom and Leonel Piraino, Dayssi Olarte de Kanovas, Vanessa von Bismarck, Daniel Benedict, Marjorie Gubelmann Raein, Douglas Hannant and Frederick Anderson, Dennis Basso and Michael Cominotto, Jackie Astier, Campion and Tatiana Platt, Patty Raynes, Emanuel Stern, and Allison Aston.

The luncheon program “In Honor of Kyra” was a tribute to Ms. Nichols’ extraordinary career. CNBC Anchorwoman and New York City Ballet Board Member Maria Bartiromo moderated the program. On this special occasion, there were reminiscences with Kyra and some of her partners; Sean Lavery, Philip Neal, and Damian Woetzel.  Guests were also shown excerpts of a few of her emblematic roles including Other Dances and “Spring” from The Four Seasons. And there was a surprise performance from Ms. Nichols in Pavane and Liebeslieder Walzer. 

The program also included the announcement of the 2006-2007 Janice Levin Dancer Honoree, soloist Tiler Peck.

Benefit Chairmen were Celeste Boele, Whitney Murphy, Susan Tabak, and Katie von Strasser. Corporate Chairman was Marc Hruschka,

President and Chief Executive Officer, Chopard who sponsored the luncheon. Chopard also provided a display of some of their luxurious jewels and precision timepieces at the luncheon, just to keep everyone in the mood.